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FJ02 HBF

2002 Toyota Corolla

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,859 mi
Last recorded147,859 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 HBF
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 147,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,795 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 140,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 133,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight units deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2021 133,597 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlight units deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,542 miles

both front brakes sticking slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,486 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brakes sticking slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2019 119,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 113,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 113,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,562 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 98,521 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2015 92,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 85,939 miles

Large crack across lower section of windscreen, NOT in drivers view

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,298 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 71,403 miles

advise - crack in offside rear lens

Fail 10 Apr 2012 71,403 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise - crack in offside rear lens

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,267 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2006 21,917 miles

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FJ02 HBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ02 HBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ02 HBF is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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